Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Long Beach Press Telegram in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1950

Page

2

Brannan Plan Test Marks Iowa Primary In June

Washington reports a farm belt test of the Brannan plan in Iowa among six candidates for the Democratic U S Senate seat as part of a cross country primary week. James Roosevelt also seeks office in California while Rep. Hickenlooper faces two challengers in a tight Republican race. South Dakota and other states host key contests with incumbents facing rivals and potential runoffs.

Florida House Graham North Carolina Towa California South Dakota New Mexico Arkansas Iowa Red Albert J .Loveland Otha D. Wearin Hastings Farmer Nel Gon G. Kraschel Loveland Ee ‘Ormer Retaryees Brannan Wearin Krascheil Dade Hourkeny Hickenlooper Francis Gase

Two Gunmen and Woman Elude Police Net in Georgia

A two state manhunt for a red haired woman and two armed men was abandoned as troopers from Georgia Tennessee and North Carolina backed off. Federal agents posted an alert charging them with interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle after a Tennessee patrol lieutenant was robbed.

Calhoun Georgia Tennessee W. C.dominy Gaga Barons of Investigation North Caro Federal Bureau of Investigation James A. Robey Bearville Tenn

Pike Warns Half Fees Endangering Atomic Program

Washington report says Sumner Pike acting chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission told House and Senate atomic committees that a House amendment would halve fees for private firms operating Oak Ridge Tennessee and Los Alamos New Mexico. He warned the change would threaten the nation’s atomic program and transportation system at Oak Ridge.

Washington Oak Ridge Tenn Los Alamos N. M Sumner T. Pike Atomic Energy Commission Pike House Senate Committee On Oal Ridge Surebhomb

Senator Urges G.O.P. to State Stand on Reds

Senator Thye of Minnesota urged a conference of all Republican Senators to define a responsible party position on suspected Communists in government. He criticized the McCarthy charges while urging openness, calling for Truman to release loyalty files and for a clear GOP stance to restore public confidence.

Washington Sen. Thye Masifian Purnall Sq Sen Millikin Colorado Thye Minnesota Senate Republican Policy Committee McCarthy R-Wis State Department Margaret Chase Smith Maine Truman Senate FBI Able Republican Party United States

Rain Cuts Vote in Japan Election Showdown in Upper House

A heavy rain drench cut turnout in Japan's parliamentary election, dimming prospects for Communist influence. observers noted the weather may have helped the Communists, while unions planned new strikes June 7 and 8. Prime Minister Yoshida's Liberal Party was favored to gain as 28 million Japanese vote for 132 upper house seats amid 559 candidates.

Tokyo Japan Arthur All-Japan Labor Union Council U.S. Army Shigeru Yoshida Liberal Party

Socialists Snub Thomas Program

DETROIT June 3 62 Norman Thomas lost his leadership of the Socialist Party today as the 27th national convention rejected his plan to stay out of the 1952 presidential race. About 150 delegates voted nearly two to one against Thomas program to focus funds on local elections and education. It appeared the national chairman from Reading Pa would likely secure the presidential nomination after Thomas said he would not run again.

Detroit Norman Thomas Socialist Party Thomas Reading

Bowron Leaves Argentina After Braniff Inauguration Visit

Buenos Aires reports Mayor Fletcher Bowron of Los Angeles returned home after a four day visit tied to Braniff Airlines new direct service between the central United States and South America.

Bowron Buenos Aires Argentina Fletcher Bowron Los Angeles Braniff Airlines Central United States South America

U S Shifts to Deeper Involvement in Europe Policy

Washington June 3 AP United States policy toward Europe is shifting toward deeper, permanent involvement. Acheson and Johnson outline two key steps: pooling West armed forces into balanced collective forces for broader defense and rewiring economic ties with western Europe through a new relationship with the OECD framework while maintaining ties to neutrals and allies after the Marshall Plan.

Washington United States Europe Acheson Nns London Congress Johnson Truman U. S West North America Acheron Western Switzerland Sweden Organization Eureau Economic Co-operation In Arts Council of the Canada Greece Turkey

Pele Presaged Blast Volcano Goddess Seen by Natives

In Kona Hawaii on June 3 locals report sightings of Madame Pele foretelling Mauna Loa eruption. Descriptions vary from an old gray-clad woman to a young girl. legends say water offered to the goddess saved a home while a rival chief was doomed in a prehistoric chase down the slope.

Kona Hawaii Mauna Loa Madame Pele Big Island Madame Pete Jegend Mauna Lon Java

Strike disrupts London bus and taxi services

London reports a rapid strike halting much of surface transport as gasoline handling crews walk out, leaving half the city taxis idle. The action aims at higher pay, with gasoline supply disruptions risking further slowdowns across remaining bus and taxi services.

London

Mystery Man Niles Returns to Truman White House Inner Council

David K. Niles, 2 10,000 a year administrative assistant to President Truman, is identified as the White House “mystery man” and key adviser on civil rights and race issues. Once part of Roosevelt’s secret six brain trust, Niles has long influenced policy and political maneuvering, including 1948 Palestine and 1944 labor campaigns, with ties to Frankfurter and Sidney Hillman. He rejoined Truman’s inner circle as the New Deal era insights reemerge in the 1952 landscape.

Paul Martin ‘Ashington White House David K. Niles Truman State Department Niles Congress Roosevelt Truman “Brain Trust Laughlin Currie London School of Economics Whittaker Chambers Elizabeth T. Bentley Wash United States Boston Harvard Felix Frankfurter Harvard Law Niles Hel Harry Holt Henry A. Wallace John L. Lewis Lewis Billman Niles Sidney Hillman C. S. Political Action Committee O . Roosevelt Chicago Sidney Allace Hillman Organized Labor American Labor Party Wallace John L. Lewin C.J. O Corcoran Cohen Franklin D. Roosevelt Free State of Israel U. S U. N. General Assembly George C. Marshall Francia J. Spellman Eleanor, Roosevelt Robert M. LaFollette Burton K. Wheeler Sistant Works' Progress Administration Pennsylvania Kentucky Tennessee Hopkins Commerce James Roosevelt Massachusetts Simmy California Mr. Truman New York Edward J.flynn Bronx Niles Ass Walionman

Quiet Week End Violent Death Toll Reported

The Associated Press tallies 12 to 24 hours into a non-holiday weekend show 45 traffic deaths 8 drownings and 26 misc injuries. Compared with Memorial Day weekend totals 90 dead at the same stage 70 traffic deaths 10 drownings 10 misc. California reports five traffic fatalities.

Associated Press California

Wherry Asks Where We Stand

Sen. Wherry accuses President Truman and Secretary Acheson of conflicting statements that confuses the public on war dangers. He notes the president’s claim that the world is nearer peace contrasts with Acheson’s call for more money to arm Western Europe against Communism.

Washington Sen Wherry Truman Acheson Hia Europe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard Kelen Prediies N.Y Kelen D. Harold Oliver Ane Atom G.O.P Arthur J. Hepburn Agnes McMahon St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church U. S. First Associated Prass-Wirephoto John M. Hightower Pele Strike Perils Niles Reigns Inner Council President Truman Secretory of the Treasury John W. Snyder Milton Gegster Marlane Alice Bauer Ormerly Long Beach Washington, D. Gy
Search Courier

Search the Long Beach Press Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Long Beach Press Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication